What Makes The Skirmish During The Civil War

During the time of 1863 and years to come a series of battles and skirmishes broke out in Virginia during the Civil War. One of those skirmishes is known to be the Skirmish at Warrenton Junction Va., which took place on May 3, 1863. Warrenton is a small town in Fauquier County, Virginia that currently holds 10,0000 people, and covered by land and a few modern day additions. However, around the time of the skirmish it was all land, trees, railroads and townhomes. Which is very noticeable in the map to the left from 1863. This skirmish was also one of many that had a mixture of surprises and joined allies. One of the key components to this skirmish would be the famous, John S. Mosby. He was the commander of the Confederate cavalry, and known
However, he was only apart of one of the many calvaries that joined the fight. The others who partook would be the North Carolina Regiment are known as the rebels. The next calvary that partook in this skirmish was the First [West] Virginia who were actually attacked. Last but not least the others who engaged in this fight were the Fifth Regiment New York Cavalry and The Vermont Cavalry.
So, the first person who reported back to the Fairfax Court-House in Virginia after the skirmish due to the orders received, was Major General Julius Stahel of the commanding Cavalry Division department of Washington. Who were assigned the task to defend and fighting as the Union. Furthermore, the skirmish began between the hours of seven and ten in the morning. Stahel states that it all started with an attack done by “Mosby, with his band of guerrillas, together with a portion of the Confederate Black Horse Cavalry and Confederate North Carolina Regiment.” The strategic attack was done in the
Jul. Stahel the major general was the first to send his letter of recognition and respect. In his writing, he noticed “the officers and men who gallantly repulsed and totally destroyed [the] rebel force.” Not only that, but he took out the time to thank Colonel De Forest, Captain Krom, Captain Penfield of the Firth New York Cavalry, and Major Steele of the First [West] Virginia for their bravery. The other person who sent a congratulatory letter was Leavitt Hunt under the command of Major General Heintzelman. So, on May 14, 1863 the major congratulated “Colonel De Forest, of the Fifth Cavalry and his men for their gallant rescue of a detachment of the First [West] Virginia Cavalry. He also wanted to thank the Fifth New York for saving the surprised and overpowered Virginia Cavalry and for the “thorough manner in which they defeated